Thomas Loher

Expertise

Thomas Loher has been a Partner with Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte since 2006. He specializes in corporate and employment law. Thomas has many years of experience in all aspects of employment law where he advises companies and private individuals. In this field, he has also substantial experience in relocation, immigration and secondment matters. His corporate practice regularly includes M&A transactions, restructurings and corporate governance questions; he is presently also board member of various Swiss companies. In addition, Thomas established a close relationship with various private clients whom he advises on a great variety of legal aspects. Traditionally, he has also a strong affinity to sports related legal issues.

According to Chambers & Partners “Thomas Loher is very responsive, understands the issues well and explains matters clearly, and considers options”, “comes up with pragmatic solutions” and “is very effective in negotiations with counterparts”. He is recommended as individually ranked lawyer for employment for years. Legal 500 recommends Thomas Loher for corporate, commercial and M&A.

Thomas Loher has served as Managing Partner at the firm since 2026, having previously held this role from 2018 until the end of 2021. He was previously responsible for Human Resources and served as the firm’s CFO for several years.

Professional Experience

Since 2006

Partner, Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte KLG, Zurich

2003 – 2005

Associate, Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte KLG, Zurich

2000 – 2003

Associate, von Meiss Blum & Partner, Zurich

1998 – 1999

Associate, Suhr, Würgler, Maag, Bisang, Zurich

1996

Court clerk, District Court of Zurich

1995 – 1996

Junior Associate, von Meiss Blum & Partner, Zurich

Legal Education / Bar Admission

2000

University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, Master of Laws in Comparative Law (LL.M.)

1997

Admitted to the Bar

1994

University of Zurich, Master of Law (lic. iur.)